tear

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Noun
1. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes"
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2. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
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3. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days"
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4. the act of tearing; "he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear"
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Verb
1. separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper"
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2. to separate or be separated by force; "planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars"
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3. move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office"
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4. strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
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5. fill with tears or shed tears; "Her eyes were tearing"
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